Got ripe bananas? This upside-down cake is gooey, golden, and ridiculously easy.


Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Make the caramel topping: Pour melted butter into the cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  3. Arrange bananas: Lay the sliced bananas on top of the sugar mixture in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of salt if using.
  4. Prepare cake batter: In a bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to the box instructions.
  5. Assemble: Pour the cake batter gently over the bananas and spread evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Invert: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, then place a serving plate on top and carefully flip it upside down.
  8. Serve warm: Slice and enjoy the gooey, golden goodness!

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